Best Lee County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 540 students in Lee County, IL (there are 18 public schools, serving 3,838 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Lee County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Lee County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Private Schools in Lee County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Amboy Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
24 North Mason Ave
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-2682
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
Faith Christian School
(Christian)
7571 S Ridge Road
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 652-4806
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students Tuition listed
St. Anne School
(Catholic)
1112 N Brinton Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 288-5619
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
St. Mary Elementary And Junior High
(Catholic)
704 S Peoria Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6986
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students

Overview

This County (Lee County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
540 Students
251,728 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
42 Teachers
18,884 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,780
$12,500

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
10,494 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
25,127 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%
# Black Students
2 Students
21,074 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
329 Students
129,096 Students
% White Students
61%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
178 Students
65,355 Students
% of Others Students
33%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Lee County, IL?
4 private schools are located in Lee County, IL.
What percentage of students in Lee County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Lee County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lee County?
100% of private schools in Lee County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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